Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Associate of Applied Science
Piedmont Virginia Community College

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), AAS Degree at PVCC prepares you for a job in many types of healthcare settings. The primary job for graduates is as an entry level DMS technologist in hospitals, clinics or doctor's offices, where ultrasound exams are performed as part of a patient's evaluations. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the ARRT Sonography Certification Exam and the ARDMS Certification Boards.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This is a competitive admission program with one application deadline per year.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Piedmont Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights 100% graduation rate in 2021 of students in DMS cohort.
Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
72
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
72
AAS DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
72
Course Requirements for AAS DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
73
BIO 141
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 131
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PHY 100
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
DMS 206
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 207
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 208
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 231
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 209
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 219
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 211
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 212
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 232
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 233
5
Earn 5 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 222
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 234
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 241
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 223
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 142
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PHI 220
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 230
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DMS 242
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Civic Engagement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning https://www.pvcc.edu/credit-prior-learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Piedmont Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Northern Virginia Community CollegeCinema, A.F.A.AssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeVisual Art, A.F.A.AssociateAssociate of Fine Arts2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography: EchocardiographyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
29-2032.00Diagnostic Medical SonographersProduce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 72 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Piedmont Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 5 semesters or 2.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $169 Per Credit $12,168 $0 $12,168 https://www.pvcc.edu/tuition-fees
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.